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The Sweet Smell of Vindication

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Trump Lives in Denial

Today is the big day for James Comey, former FBI Director, to testify in front of the Senate hearing. And in keeping with Comey’s style, he released his opening statement the day before the big hearing. There is much to learn from this document he plans to put on the record.

On May 18, 2017, President Trump was asked at his joint press conference with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos if he had ever asked James Comey to close or back down the investigation into Michael Flynn. Trump flatly said, “No, no, next question.” Later in the conference he added, “There has been no collusion between certainly myself and the campaign — but I can always speak for myself — and the Russians: zero,” Once again Mr. Know-It-All was only interested in protecting himself.

The irony of a man who asks for loyalty, but seems to have no loyalty to anyone else is representative of, at least, a major character flaw. He seems to take no blame for anything his campaign or administration does.

His lawyer issued a statement after the opening remarks were released that said, “The President is pleased that Mr. Comey has finally publicly confirmed his private reports that the President was not under investigation in any Russian probe. The President feels completely and totally vindicated.”

The use of the word “vindicated” is quite interesting. The meaning: Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion may be wishful thinking on the part of the Trump camp, but the head of the FBI is not a court of law. And if Trump asked the man to do something after asking Comey if he wants to stay, Trump connected the request to back off the investigation with the possibility of Comey staying on as FBI Director. Then Trump fired Comey when he didn’t back off the investigation.

If justice has been harmed in firing Comey, then Trump’s words and actions were a clear indication of obstruction of justice. The President of the United States is not above the law.

We shall see what is unveiled during the hearings and investigations but, for any thinking American, we have seen the man behind the curtain and he is a wicked con artist who just may think he is above the law. This drama should be canceled, not for lack of ratings and audience, but because our whole country is being put at risk.

Let it be said that June 8, 2017 was the day we learned what kind of man Donald J. Trump really is.